The buzz about cosplay harassment is justifiable. Look no further than here, where one true story lies.

While the author’s original message is the most important, treating harassment like a joke is another barrel of monkeys that needs to be addressed. Geeks need to band together.

Whether harassment happens in public, at cons, or in the workplace, they all share a common trait. An abuser thinks it’s all starts as fun and games until someone holds them accountable.

…and screen capture is just one of the many ways.

Be safe my loves,

Lisa~Marie

P.S. Costumes are not Consent by 16-Bit Sirens and What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid? by Megan Marie are also worth a read.

Just a small spread of the photos from Uchi-Con 2013!

Visits to the University of Chicago are always magical. The south side of campus hosts several old, Gothic buildings dating back to the early 1900’s. Their dusty, refined character make UChi’s quads one of my favorite spots for photo shoots.

Why? Because the scenery around Harper Memorial Library’s is so dynamic! Superhero and Victorian era cosplays mingle comfortably on tall stone staircases and decaying archways, while little library nooks are perfect for lolita fashionistas and slice of life shows.

Thanks again to the UCJAS students and staff for hosting another wonderful event. I can’t wait to come back next year!

Cheers,

Lisa~Marie

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P.S. You can also see more photos from Uchi-con 2013 here!

Ladies and gentlemen, always remember that great things can come from your Facebook news feed.

Why? Teams going to the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) post great tips on their fan pages.

If you’ve been to a con before, you obviously know how difficult it is to exchange contact information and track down photos of your outfit. Meetings can be brief and sharing cell phone numbers isn’t fashionable.

But surprise! This article by JaRouka-sama provides a clean and creative alternative to an age old problem: Cure Cards.

As the Filipino cosplay blogger put it,

“Cure cards (cosplay name cards or cosplay cure cards or cos-cure cards or coscards) are the cosplayers’ equivalent of a business card… which contains a person’s cosplay and contact details.”